1 Strategic Planning Session Scottsdale Public Safety Division December 7, 2008 Scottsdale Stadium Team Shop 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

2 Welcome & Comments from the Chief Chief Rodbell Chief McDonald

3 Purpose of Today The purpose today is for Police and Fire to come together to identify shared initiatives & opportunities for maximizing resources, creating efficiencies, improving service levels & the delivery of services both internally & externally.

4 Overview of Day Session Begins: Comments from the Chiefs8:30-9:00 Overview of Day9:00-9:15 Current Realities9:15-9:45 Mission & Vision9:45-10:00 Break10:00-10:15 Vision Exercise10:15-11:45 Lunch – on own11:45-1:00 Competing Interests Exercise1:00-2:30 Break2:30-2:45 Solutions: Identify Concrete Actions2:45-3:45 Summary & Next Steps3:45-4:00

5 Review of Current Reality City Planning & Financial Services

6 Police Department’s Current Mission Statement “The Scottsdale Police Department, in partnership with the citizens of Scottsdale, recognizes the changing needs of our community and law enforcement’s role in addressing those needs. Furthermore, we pledge EXCELLENCE, INITIATIVE AND INTEGRITY to enhance the quality of life throughout our City knowing those we serve deserve no less.”

7 Police Department’s Current Vision Statement “The Scottsdale Police Department is a professional organization with exemplary leadership and employees. We are known as a community that is safe and secure, and have reduced the fear of crime for all of our citizens and visitors. We have collaborative working partnerships with the community and City government. Our resources, including finances, technology and staffing levels, are aligned with our 5-year strategic directions.”

8 Fire Department’s Current Mission Statement "Serving you...the men and women of your Scottsdale Fire Department. Committed to excellence, respecting the trust of our community."

9 Fire Department’s Current Vision Statement "Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all we do: fire prevention and suppression, pre-hospital care, emergency management, community outreach and education."

10 15 Minute Break

11 Vision Exercise Focus Question: “What does the ideal Scottsdale Public Safety Division look like 5 years from now?”

12 LUNCH-TIME!

13 Competing Interests Exercise Focus Question: “What is blocking us from reaching/moving towards our current vision?” (i.e., what is getting in our way)? This is NOT the time for “Solutions”!

14 Competing Interests Exercise Be Careful When Wording! Don’t be vague. Be very specific. Don’t Say:Do Say: “Poor Communication” “There is not a mechanism in place to allow exchange of information between…x & y” “Lack of Funding for Training” “Employees are under-trained in Homeland Security Tactics”

15 Competing Interests Exercise Back to the… Focus Question: “What is blocking us from reaching/moving towards our current vision?”

16 15 Minute Break

17 Creating the Strategic Plan We could do a number of things, but what will deal/overcome/address the competing interests so we can move toward our vision?

18 Focus Question What are those things, services, processes, and programs we have in common that could be combined, improved, enhanced, or augmented through collaborative partnerships between Police and Fire that will allow us both to achieve our respective missions?

19 Summary What We Have Accomplished Today…  Reviewed our current realities  Reviewed our Department Missions & Visions  Developed a 5-year Public Safety Division Vision  Discussed competing interests  Individually identified concrete actions we can take to reach our vision

20 Next Steps Next Steps in the Planning Process…  Identify concrete actions we can take as a group  Identify and name strategic directions & objectives

21 Closing Remarks Thank You Very Much For Participating Today!

22 Strategic Planning Session Scottsdale Public Safety Division December 8, 2008 Scottsdale Stadium Team Shop 8:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

23 Overview of Day 8:30-8:45 Solutions: Development & Refinement of Strategies, Objectives & Strategic Directions 8:45-10:15 Break10:15-10:30 Discussion & Next Steps10:30-11:00

24 Creating the Strategic Plan We could do a number of things, but what will deal/overcome/address the competing interests so we can move toward our vision?

25 Focus Question What are those things, services, processes, and programs we have in common that could be combined, improved, enhanced, or augmented through collaborative partnerships between Police and Fire that will allow us both to achieve our respective missions?

26 15 Minute Break

27 Summary What We Have Accomplished…  Reviewed our current realities  Reviewed our Department Missions & Visions  Developed a 5-year Public Safety Division Vision  Discussed competing interests  Identified concrete actions we can take to meet our vision  Identified and named strategic directions & objectives

28 Next Steps Next Steps in the Planning Process…  Prioritize Strategies  Incorporate into Department strategic plans

29 Closing Remarks Thank You Very Much For Participating!